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Preliminary Observations and Explanations Data Presentation & Representation of Procedures Data Interpretation and Scientific Argument Conclusions Written and Oral Communication |
Have you demonstrated conceptual understanding
by using scientific concepts to explain your observations? Do you represent your data, procedures, and results employing numbers, tables, graphs, drawings, and artwork in ways which communicate your investigations? Do you fully understand your evidence and your data? Can you explain your procedures and the underlying scientific concepts? Can you describe and support your conclusions based upon your evidence? Are your procedures and results presented in clear and logical language? |
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| A P P L I C A T I O N |
New Questions Alternative Explanations and Next Steps Sources of Error Trouble-shooting |
Have you recorded new questions which were generated from
your investigations? Have you considered other possible explanations for your results? Have you proposed other investigations you would perform given more time and resources? Do you recognize and state possible sources of error in your procedure and data collection? What are the limitations in accuracy and precision of the data and in your measurement techniques? |
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| G E N E R A L |
Creativity Originality Clarity and Organization Communication: Written and Oral |
How do you demonstrate creativity and inventiveness in the
approach, design, conduct, and presentation of your research project? Are you careful, organized, and logical in planning and carrying out your investigations? Are your presentations clear and organized to allow others to understand and reproduce the investigations? In your presentation, have you demonstrated a thorough understanding of your investigation and its possible applications? |
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